We turn science into startups
At Science & Startups, we help research-driven ideas leave the lab and become startups. As the joint startup service of Technische Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Freie Universität Berlin, in cooperation with Charité, we support founders along the entire innovation journey – from idea to team, funding and scale.
Turn your research into a startup.
Explore our programs & talk to our advisors.
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Our team will love to support your startup journey. Make an appointment right away!
First class Services for
Founders & Talents
Have a look at our services to support startup founders and talents.
100% Free Support
Since we are publicly funded, our services are free of charge and free of equity to you. This is a key benefit for your future growth!
Access to infrastructure
Get access to the infrastructure of the three excellent universities in Berlin like labs, research facilities, tools, workspaces, and other resources.
Co-Founder Matchmaking
If you want to build your startup team and are looking to find co-founders, employees or supporters we'll support you on your way within our matchmaking platform.
Community
You’ll never walk alone: Our teams are embedded within our community to learn, share, and thrive together.
Guidance
As one of the most successful startup ecosystems in Europe we provide professional guidance through the process of starting your own venture.
Investor network
When ready for private funding we support startups with our network of investors like business angels and venture capital firms.
Startup Academy
Want to boost your startup skills in areas like market strategy, commercial law, GDPR compliance, pricing strategies, deal closing and much more? Take part in our academy!
Startup funding & public grants
We support founding teams and startups to get access to initial startup funding and public grants - equity free.
Community Membership
Be part of the Science & Startups Community through digital and analog networking within a committed community.
Individual Events
Opportunity to design individual event formats (e.g. corporate formats).
Partnership and Research
Clarification of needs regarding possible research topics and establishment of contacts with partner universities, startups, and established entrepreneurs from the network.
Marketing Opportunities
Increasing presence and reach through joint marketing activities.
Exclusive Event Access
Privileged access to exclusive events to gain valuable knowledge, insights, and networking opportunities.
Personal Key Account
Get a personal account manager where you can address business related matters.
Access to Talents
Get in touch with the entrepreneurial community, alumni, researchers, and other university talent to leapfrog your own activities.
Qualification
To develop the perfect skill set you receive tailored trainings in relevant subjects like marketing, business development, operations, and more.
Access to Incubation
A best-in-class incubation process provides streamlined startup support including mentoring, networking as well as access to funding and resources.
Employee Training
Advanced development opportunities for employees through trend-specific training programs.
Access to Premises
Access to premises such as laboratories, prototyping facilities, and offices.
Networking and Cooperation Opportunities
Matchmaking based on shared interests with science-based startups, industry partners, alumni, and experts.
Access to science-based startups
Promoting cooperation/partnerships with innovative startups from the university environment.
Incorporating the latest Scientific Advances
Incorporating the latest scientific advances and technologies, such as leveraging the capabilities of IPs, to stay at the forefront of innovation in research and development practices.
Enhancing Innovation Capacity
Enhancing innovation capacity to encourage entrepreneurship in generating fresh business concepts and models, fostering the creation of novel ventures and approaches for progressive economic growth.
Networking and Collaboration
Creating opportunities for networking and collaboration based on interests: connecting with science-based startups, industry partners, alumni, and experts through matching processes.
Programs for founders
No matter if you’re ideating, working on a prototype or want to assess your market fit: There’s probably the right program for you.
The Excellence Commission has confirmed the strategic strength of Berlin as a hub for science and innovation, with its partner institutions: Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
Learn more: https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/items/2026/260310-exzellenzstrategie.html
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Science & Startups
Out of more than 180 evaluated startup hubs across Europe, we achieved: Top 12 in Europe, Rank 6 in Track Record, Top 2 University Startup HUB in Germany and Rank 1 in Berlin.
Science & Startups
Science & Startups Clusters
Bringing together what belongs together: Every cluster focuses on one scientific field. As a result there’s always the best fitting infrastructure provided, specialized supporting teams who know your business and a matching network for the next leap ahead.
AI
AI NATION
At AI NATION (formelrly K.I.E.Z.), we are dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence with a focus on entrepreneurship. Our mission is to empower AI startups by providing tailored support that fosters rapid and sustainable growth, enabling them to thrive in both European and global markets.
- Identifying startup potential in AI research
- Providing targeted support during the incubation phase
- Offering an AI accelerator program
Quantum
Leap Quantum Technology Hub
Berlin's first Coworking and Event space for quantum technology innovators. At Leap, we aim to connect startups, researchers, corporates, investors, and policy makers to support the growing ecosystem in the region and to promote quantum science in society.
- Dedicated workspace for startups
- Event- and workshop space in Berlin Adlershof
- Incubation/Acceleration programme BERLIN QUANTUM Pioneer
Communications
6G / xG-Incubator
At xG-Incubator we help innovative startups and founding teams in the realm of next-generation communication technologies succeed by providing access to funding, cutting-edge labs, technical, and business expertise. By closely collaborating with the 6G-RIC, we transform groundbreaking ideas into market-ready solutions and empower the future of wireless networks.
- Connect entrepreneurs with experts, industry mentors, and coaches
- Business model development, financial planning
- Create compelling pitch decks for investors and get access to funding
GreenChem
Ecosystem for Green Chemistry
The greenCHEM mission is to create an ecosystem of innovation, which unfolds sustainability impact that is rooted in green chemistry. Characterized by an open culture and equipped with necessary technical infrastructure, we foster technology transfer as well as the realization of creative, forward-thinking ideas.
- Providing chemistry specific infrastructure and analytics for transfer
- Bringing together startups, industry, and researchers
- Alumni network and mentoring for green chemistry startups
Science & Startups Academy
Science & Startups offers a variety of practice-oriented workshops for founders with the goal of acquiring new skills and expanding their capabilities.
First Phase
Validation
(Month 1-4 of incubation)
From refining your business model, developing a market strategy to team dynamics.
Second Phase
Investor Readiness
(Month 5-6 of incubation)
Legal aspects, pitch training and preparation to approach investors.
Third Phase
Access to Business / Finance
(Month 7-12 of incubation)
From commercial law, GDPR compliance to pricing strategies and the craft of deal closing.
Facts & figures
Corporations
founded since 2010
Professional talent in ecosystem
Total funding amount
Enterprise Value generated
Founding partners for an
impactful startup journey
Science & Startups is the association of the three startup support services of Berlin's universities: Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, in cooperation with Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
The partners behind Science & Startups foster innovation and entrepreneurship at the intersection of science and practice, creating a unique platform for the development of groundbreaking technologies and business models. The network focuses on a diverse range of topics, including sustainable business, social economy, circular economy, education, new work, smart city and digital solutions, chemistry, biotechnology, smart production, automation, raw materials, green tech and resource conservation, medicine, medical device approvals, medical technology, data protection and data donation, healthcare management, nursing and patient rights. Startups benefit from customized support to develop interdisciplinary solutions that combine scientific expertise, technological innovation, and societal impact. By pooling their extensive knowledge and resources, the partners strengthen the innovation ecosystem, driving the creation of sustainable and competitive solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.
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Our team would love to support your startup journey.
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